My neighbor/ friend's BF heard about my accident, and insisted on fixing up my bike, and gave me one of his helmets and a pair of amber Oakleys. I think that she was actually a bit jealous. She would say things like, "I don't know why, but he wants to."

I am glad he did this, because for a week, I was out of it. I didn't even want to look at the bike, though I did call around about helmet prices. So when I was ready to ride again, I was all set to go.

I am now a bit skittish. I haven't ridden that route since my accident. This friend wants to help me get my bike adjusted well. He said that I had my seat too high (I actually thought that I had it too low.)

But cyclists are wonderful, and I hope to conquer my fears and improve my skills.